The Top 10 Foods for Anti-Aging

Aside from keeping the lights on and giving us energy to perform our daily duties, some foods can do so much more.

Alexander CutlerJuly 8, 201510:02 am

We’re all given an idea of what a healthy diet should look like. Loads of vegetables plus loads of fruit whilst avoiding fast food is basically what we should all be doing in order to optimally feed our bodies. Aside from keeping the lights on and giving us energy to perform our daily duties, some foods can do so much more.

We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 foods that actively promote anti-aging so you can incorporate them into your diets and keep hold of that fleeting youthful glow.

1. Blueberries

These miniature berries get a lot of press and not without good reason. Packed full of nutrients and antioxidants, blueberries’ ingredients help fight cancer and heart disease. Also rich in flavinoids, blueberries can combat memory-related conditions by making sure your cells continue to communicate in the way they should.

2. Salmon

Salmon is a popular choice among fish-lovers and is even a good choice for those not so keen, since it doesn’t boast a particularly fishy taste. Salmon is high in Omega-3 fatty acids, which promote anti-aging by increasing cell reproduction. Particularly in your face, this can make skin more taught and supple.

3. Almonds

Easy to pack away in your handbag or briefcase, almonds make an excellent dietary addition for the workaholic. Containing high levels of protein which assists in muscular repair, almonds have also been known to reduce blood cholesterol, one of the primary causes of heart-related conditions. Whether you eat them whole or grind them onto your cereal, almonds are well worth including in your daily snack routine.

4. Kale

Getting a load of well-deserved media attention, kale is rich in all manner of vitamins and nutrients. Kale is a strong anti-aging food primarily because of its vitamin K content. Working internally to maintain mental and physical strength, kale both helps repair broken muscle fibers and increase memory capacity. Why not jump on the current trend-wagon and throw some kale into a blender with some bananas, strawberries and blueberries to make a delicious green smoothie?

5. Whole grains

Research recently published by the Harvard School of Public Health has shown that whole grains act as prominent anti-aging agents by reducing the chance of heart disease through their high magnesium content. Considered among the healthiest grains you can get, brown rice and black beans can be easily combined into a rice-based stir-fry or a sweet and sour oriental dish.